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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,337.29, 11,498.00 and 6,918.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,337.29, 11,498.00 and 6,918.71 is: 9,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,337.29 : 11,498.00 = 6,918.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,337.29/11,498.00 = 6,918.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,337.29x = 11,498.00 × 6,918.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,337.29x = 79,551,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,551,235.50/8,337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.62

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